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Morgan Heritage "Tell Me How Come" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Reggae #Music #13thStreetPromotions #MorganHeritage #PeetahMorgan #GrampsMorgan #MrMojo #UnaMorgan #TellMeHowCome #DonCorleonRecords #DonCorleon #SeasonsRiddim #Caribbean #2005

OLDIES SUNDAY: @MorganHeritage – Tell Me How Come (2005)

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Last Sunday (February 25), the music world suffered another loss as Peter “Peetah” Morgan, lead Vocalist of Morgan Heritage, passed away. While many are saddened by the news, there are some of us who have to celebrate him in the best way we can. Today on “Oldies Sunday“, we celebrate Peetah’s legacy, and celebrate the group with the selection, “Tell Me How Come“.

Produced by Donovan Bennett for Don Corleon Records on the “Seasons Riddim“, Morgan Heritage’s “Tell Me How Come” was released in 2005 through VP Records. The track speaks about the many injustices that have been happening in Jamaica, and the people who are going through it are crying out for help. They highlight the persecution of Rastafarians, corruption from those in power, crime and violence in the country, the inequalities when it comes to uptown vs downtown, Artists being locked up, and they question the validity of the Motto, “Out Of Many One People” while so much wrong is happening. Peetah Morgan leads the charge on the track, and the group share strong messages that quickly connected with the listener. “Tell Me How Come” became a hit for the group, and was featured on the group’s 2005 album, “Full Circle“. A music video, which was directed by Jay Will, was made in support of the single.

Since the release of “Tell Me How Come”, Morgan Heritage went on to release more music, dealt with band members leaving for solo careers and other ventures, solidifying their status as one of Reggae biggest groups, copped a couple GRAMMY awards as well, and recently suffered the loss of Peetah Morgan, who was fighting a long battle with illness. Morgan Heritage was many hits to their name, but “Tell Me How Come” remains a favourite for many.

Thank You Morgan Heritage For This Classic.

Sleep Well Peetah Morgan.

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Sizzla Kalonji US Visa on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Reggae #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Sizzla #SizzlaKalonji #USVisa #WorkVisa #Visa #Caribbean

Sizzla Kalonji Granted US Visa, Recruits New Management

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For over 30 years, Jamaican Icon Sizzla Kalonji has delivered timeless songs with strong messages for the people the world over. He has greatly influenced many of his musical peers, and his contributions to the culture has placed him among legends. Parts of the world have longed for the Artist to grace them with his presence, and in the coming weeks, Sizzla will be making a return to one of them to perform, the United States. 

After a number of years of absence, Sizzla Kalonji will make the highly-anticipated return to the United States for a series of performances. The Artist’s US Work Visa was revoked well over a decade ago, but was granted a Visitor Visa in recent times. His stage presence on US soil was greatly missed however, and his return marks the end of the drought for the fans. Sizzla has been performing in various parts of the world during his absence from the U.S., and with his return, fans can expect him to make appearances at various events in the coming months, and are urged to stay tuned for announcements. As a part of the new developments for the Sizzla Kalonji brand, the Artist recently welcomed Chester Wilkins to the team, who will handle all managerial duties for the Artist. Wilkins has been in the Music Industry for a number of years, has made great contributions in Artist Development, and has provided solutions that have significantly enhanced the music business. Present and future bookings for Sizzla Kalonji will now be handled by the Harmonics Group, a European booking agency, artists management and development company. 

Sizzla Kalonji’s return to the United States is official in 2024. Announcements for upcoming performances will be made in short order on his official Media platforms.

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Lord Composer "Hill And Gully/Mandeville Road" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Mento #Calypso #Music #13thStreetPromotions #LordComposer #HillAndGullyRide #MandevilleRoad #OldiesSunday #Oldies #OldSchool #1954 #MRS #MottasRecordingStudio #Caribbean

OLDIES SUNDAY: Lord Composer – Hill And Gully Ride (1954)

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It’s another Oldies Sunday, no matter where you are in the world. When you talk about hits, Jamaica has a ton of them spanning decades. This time around, we go back to the 1950’s to check out Lord Composer’s “Hill And Gully Ride/Mandeville Road“.

Released through Motta’s Recording Studio (Fun Fact: This was Jamaica’s 1st privately owned Recording Studio, and was owned by Stanley Motta) in 1954, “Hill And Gully Ride/Mandeville Road” was a medley Mento single recorded by Lord Composer and his Silver Seas Hotel Orchestra. “Hill And Gully Ride” was a dancing tune that had a few instructions while “Mandeville Road” was about people going to Manchester to break stones, a profession that many did in those days before the advancements in Technology. Both songs were done over percussion, strings, and a Fife solo, with Composer being lead Vocalist with backing vocals. “Hill And Gully Ride/Mandeville Road” were Folks Songs, belonging in a department called “Digging Songs“. They were included with another medley single on a Record, and sounded nothing like what was out in those times. The medley was covered by a number of Folk Singers, and two versions of it would later become the theme music for the popular “Hill An’ Gully Ride” TV series in Jamaica. The lyrics and cadence of “Hill And Gully Ride” were sampled by a number of Artists including YellowMan and Busy Signal, while “Mandeville Road” was sampled by Dancehall group T.O.K.

Lord Composer never released many songs when he was active, and only had an LP’s worth of singles since the release of “Hill And Gully Ride/Mandeville Road”. Composer passed away in 1990, and his music is celebrated to this day in parts of the world.

Thank You Lord Composer For Your ClassicS!

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Prinny "No Care" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #UK #Ireland #Africa #AfroSounds #AfroPop #Music #13thStreetPromotions #Prinny #PrinnyOfficial #NoCare #KokeManagement

.@PrinnyMusic Has “No Care” In New Single

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UK/Ireland-based Recording Artist Prinny is on a mission to conquer the globe with her music. With a number of recordings to her name, she is steadily bringing her name to more screens, and keep her music connecting with more ears and speakers. Today, you will get familiar with her, and her new single, “No Care“.

Released through Koke Management, Prinny is set on having a peace of mind in “No Care”. Over some solid Afrosounds production, she is guarding her heart as it has received its share of hurt, and she has been let down by the people whom she has given her love to. She wants to enjoy life without conflict, and be happy. Expect “No Care” to make its rounds in the coming weeks, and with its bouncy sound, that shouldn’t take long. Get to know Prinny today!

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Lasana Bandele "Storitela" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Reggae #DubPoetry #Music #13thStreetPromotions #LasanaBandele #LivingInShacks #1987 #Storitela #BHM #ReggaeMonth #BlackHistoryMonth #Caribbean

OLDIES SUNDAY: Lasana Bandelé – Living In Shacks (1987)

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February is recognized as “Black History Month“. The month reflects on the plights of Black people, and celebrates the achievements and innovations by them. It is also recognized as “Reggae Month“, celebrating the global impact the genre has over the past few decades, and will have for generations to come. For today’s “Oldies Sunday” selection, we highlight a musical figure who used his voice to shed light on the struggles his people faced, seeking for better ways. His name is Lasana Bandelé, and the track is called, “Living In Shacks“.

Arranged by Lasana Bandelé and Leebert “Gibby” Morrison and released through Storitela Music in 1987, “Living In Shacks” finds Bandelé doing some Social Commentary. He looks at the destitute conditions many are living in and what they have experienced for centuries,  and calling out those who can help but are caught up in vanity and corruption. Bandelé’s song came with powerful words, and at a time when Black people around the world faced great hardship. “Living In Shacks” earned its respect shortly after its release, and it connected with many around the world thanks to its lyrical content. The song was included in Bandelé’s “Storitela” album that was released in 1989. The music video for “Living In Shacks”, directed by Phase 3 and Dermot Hussey, was premiered on JBC TV (now Television Jamaica/TVJ) as a part of Lasana Bandelé’s “The Storitela” TV Special, and was aired regularly.

Since the release of “Living In Shacks”, Lasana Bandelé continued to share his powerful content over the years. From Poetry to Filmmaking, Bandelé made his voice be heard, and messages connect to many locally and Internationally.

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Agent Sasco "Gwaan Do It" on 13thStreetPromotions.com #Jamaica #Dancehall #Music #13thStreetPromotions #AgentSasco #GwaanDoIt #Caribbean #SlydaDiWizard #RomeichEntertainment #RomaineVisuals

.@AgentSasco Aims To Win In “Gwaan Do It”

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In this life, there a dreams and goals, how we achieve them depends on the methods used. Dancehall Artist Agent Sasco has accomplished a lot in his career, and he plans to achieve even more for himself and his family. He is in go mode in “Gwaan Do It“.

Over production by Slyda Di Wizard and Romeich Entertainment, Agent Sasco provides some well-needed motivation for those who are going through struggles in their respective quests to achieve success and make life better in “Gwaan Do It”. Sasco delivers his message in a great way, with a commanding presence when it comes to his music. The accompanied visualizer, provided by Romaine Visuals, finds Sasco in the position of a star Athlete answering questions at a Press Conference, and representing for his “Gwaan Do It” agenda. Agent Sasco has always released solid music, and is one of Jamaica’s musical giants. We look forward to more from him this year, including the “808 Reggae” project.

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